51 Buddhism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ariyah	Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Ariya	Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Akira	Girl	Sun; Bright; Clear
Alayia	Girl	Storehouse consciousness; Abode; Dwelling
Akire	Unisex	Peaceful; Serene; Calm; Gift of God
Akia	Girl	Clear sky; Bright; Tomorrow
Axara	Unisex	Letters; Sweet tones; Imperishable; Syllable
Allaya	Unisex	Dwelling; High; Lofty; Sublime
Aiyan	Unisex	Friendly; Affection; Beautiful; Cliff
Agaran	Unisex	Strong and noble

Arison	Unisex	Powerful; Complete
Aroon	Boy	Mythical charioteer of the sun; Dawn; Morning sun
Aang	Boy	Peaceful soaring; Peaceful air
Ayato	Unisex	Colorful winter; Artful person
Ayris	Unisex	Variation of Airis
Aki	Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Anvee	Unisex	To go after or alongside; Goddess Parvathi
Akhira	Unisex	Sunlight; Elegant
Ambuj	Boy	Lotus; Water-born; Fish
Anjesh	Boy	Anointed with; Son of Anjana

Araha	Boy	Worthy of; Deserving; Entitled to
Arhat	Boy	Lord Shiva; Number 24; Worthy one; Man of worth; Honourable one
Arup	Boy	Formless; Incorporeal; Non-substantial; Emancipation; Unseen; Invisible
Achara	Girl	An angel who is very pretty or beautiful
Aloka	Boy	Vision; Splendor; Illumination; Non-universe; Divine light; Seeing
Amala	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Undefiled; Shining; Epithet of Goddess Lakshmi
Amoha	Unisex	Clear; Straight
Asita	Girl	Not clinging; Eaten; Sickle; Rope
Asura	Boy	Living; Demon; Titan; Tomorrow; To come
Adhiarja	Boy	Safety

Adika	Boy	The first child of the second husband
Angkasa	Girl	The sky
Agung	Boy	Grand or great
A-wut	Boy	Weapon
Ananada	Boy	One who is prosperous
Anurak	Boy	The male angel in Thai mythology.
Anuman	Boy	Small patience
Asnee	Boy	Lightning
Atid	Boy	The sun
Anong	Girl	A gorgeous woman

Altansarnai	Girl	Golden rose
Altantsetseg	Girl	Golden flower
Arban	Unisex	A fluent man
Arkar	Boy	Sky
Aung	Unisex	Success; She who is destined for a successful life
Aye	Unisex	Cool; Calm; Quiet; Edge of a sword
Aom	Girl	To encircle; To embrace
Anh	Unisex	Flower; Brave; Hero; Reflect light
Amanthi	Girl	Protector of peace
Arnit	Unisex	Eagle strength; Mountain of strength

Adrix	Unisex	Gentle

Infographic: Top Buddhism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Buddhism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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